like the grab bag one from CurlMart, what would you put in it? I'm thinking of giving myself one as a birthday present. I'm 2b with some 3a, though I've been straightening lately (long story). I live in a VERY humid climate. I have an oily scalp. My hair likes proteins in summer and 'cones in winter. My HG so far has been Ouidad Climate Control, though it leaves me a little more crunchy than I like, and gives a bit too much of a wet look. Shampoo (with SLES) is usually OK, though I feel like I should use something less harsh. I DON"T like using tons of stylers: two is probably my maximum. I have to be careful using too many botanicals because they can cause my skin to break out. Suggestions?

If you like proteins in the summer I would say stick with Ouidad or maybe try the Batia & Aleeza line from here in Curlmart. They have some proteins and their gel is awesome!! I absolutely love it and I live in an area that's been pretty humid lately.

For a cleanser, I would pick Low-Poo for you, or if you're still going to use many products with cones, maybe try the Elucence Moisture Balancing poo.

For conditioner I would pick 2 of the following: Too Shea, One Condition, Curls Ecstacy Asian Tea condish, Elucence.

For Styling: If it's really humid there, you might want to try Curlkeeper, but it has no hold and no curl enhancement, just helps with frizzies and keeping definition. Otherwise I would definitely recommend B&A gel, and either Recoil or Qhemet Karite Nut Curl Milk (to user under B&A or Angell). And as a finishing product for styling, I'd recommend Set It Free.

You guys are great! I will definitely study this some more. I've been reading raves about the Re:coil combined with various gels....I tried CK a while back, but I tried it with the whole Curl Keeper line. My hair turned into a complete frizzball. I may try the CK with a gel.

csb, SIF is completely different from Awe (which I also love!). While Awe refreshes your curls, especially on 2nd day, and can bring back a little more spring to them, SIF is what I like to use after my hair has dried. I don't spray it directly on my hair, but rather spray 2-3 squirts in my hand and smooth that over the hair and then scrunch. It adds a soft but good, moisturizing hold to the curls and also on 2nd day hair it can help to reform the curls.